Allies in Aging Blog

We are finishing up winter and heading into spring! I must admit I am excited for Spring, specifically, April. Why? Because I am going to be a first-time grandma! After raising 4 boys, I am getting a granddaughter! The feeling of pride and joy I have watching my son find love and start a family is amazing! I adore my daughter-in-law and her family, and I couldn’t be more excited to meet this precious grandbaby! I hope I don’t spoil her too much (wink, wink)! I have be

Erika Purington, CEO Allies in Aging I have always been drawn to civic engagement and volunteering, to jumping in and getting things done for a worthy cause. I am very often the first to raise my hand when help is requested, especially when the need is aligned with one of my strengths. What is civic engagement? Basically, it is showing up for your community. Paying attention to what is going on, caring about other people, and doing small or big things to make your neighbo